Chapter 326: Im Sobaek’s True Intentions
I stared at Im Sobaek, who looked exhausted.
Frankly, the fact that he had overwhelmed the Sword Judge after having stayed up all night talking with Gongson Sim and depleting his spiritual energy was an impressive feat. Not just in martial skill, but in mental endurance as well.
It made sense that he looked worn out.
Now that the Alliance Leader had clearly stated that the Sword Judge would issue the next challenge, no one else would shamelessly step up here. Im Sobaek slowly walked across the sparring arena, surveying the gathered crowd.
“I have something to say about my reappointment as Alliance Leader.”
“......”
Today, Im Sobaek was especially deliberate in making eye contact with everyone, as if he was trying to memorize each face.
“If there ever comes a day when I feel my skills are no longer what they used to be, I’ll retire. But that day is not today. You’ve all seen it with your own eyes...”
When Im Sobaek smiled faintly, the gathered warriors chuckled as well.
“To have faced off in martial bouts with no one seriously injured, in the presence of monarchs and juniors alike—this alone brings me joy.”
Im Sobaek gestured toward the Sword King and the Sword Demon.
“The match between the Sword King and the Sword Demon was particularly fine. Both fought with the aggression of battlefield generals, yet the nuance of their swordsmanship was entirely different. Where else could you find such worthy opponents?”